2011年3月22日星期二

vocabulary

Imperative adj )必要的 ; 命令似的
 v it is imperative to do something
It is imperative that these claims are dealt with quickly.
It was imperative to maintain peace and stability in the region.
 Spirited adj )活潑的;生氣勃勃
 
vfull of energy
a spirited performance
a spirited individual
Describing v)描繪;形容;敘述
 
v give details about someone or something
The e-mail system is fully described in section 10.
I don’t think that’s quite the word to describe my feelings.
Exhilaration n)愉快的心情;高興
vmake someone feel extremely happy or excited
There was a sense of exhilaration about being alone on the beach.
Enclosures n牆;圍
v area surrounded by a fence or wallsomething put in envelope with a letter
The enclosure of public land meant that ordinary people couldn’t use it.
There is a public enclosure of a racecourse.
Resources n)資源;財力
vsomething that helps you achieve something
Museums are important resources for teaching history.
We are increasing resources for our emergency services.
Scrutinizing v)細閱;細看;仔細閱讀
vexamine something very carefully.
She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces.
The statement was carefully scrutinized before publication.
 
Crucial adj 決定性的;重要的
vextremely important because of having major effect
va crucial factor/element/part
Experience is, of course, a crucial factor in deciding who would be the best person for the job.
We believe the question being investigated by the Commission is one of crucial importance to the country.
 
Disabilities noun)無能;殘疾;不利條件
vdamage to part of body or brain
vdisability allowance/benefit
children with learning disabilities.
Blindness is a very serious disability.
 
Dyslexic adj閱讀困難
He is dyslexic
 
Burdennoun)重負;重擔
v serious or difficult responsibility
vresponsibility of paying large amount of money
These proposals would only increase the tax burden on business.
Unemployment places a heavy burden on the welfare state.
 
Endeavour v)努力;盡力
v to try very hard to do something
We have endeavored to make the vehicle environmentally friendly.
He endeavored to streamline the plant organization.
 
Fidgety (adj) 不安的;顫動的
vUnable to remain still or quiet, ussually because of being bored or nervous.
 
Efforts n)努力;努力的成果;成就
vattempt to do something
vmake an effort to do something
The restructuring was part of an effort to boost company profits.
I’ve made an effort to drink less tea and coffee.
 
Imparting v)傳授;給予;分給
vgive something such as information or knowledge
vto give something a particular quality
Cooking on charcoal imparts a distinctive smoky flavor to your meat.
 
Convinced adj)確信;有堅定信仰
v complete sure about sth
I am convinced of her innocence.
I am convinced that she is innonent.
Sam nodded but he didn’t look convinced.
 
Spotted adj)弄污了;有斑點
vHaving a regular pattern of round dots on it
A black and white spotted dress 
 
 Suicide n)自杀
vaction of deliberately killing yourself
vattack that will kill whoever makes it
Police believe he committed suicide.
a suicide mission
a suicide bomber
 
Implore v)乞求;懇求
vask someone in very emotional way
“Don’t leave me!” she implored.
I implore you to go now.

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